Episodes
In this episode David and Winston continue their conversation concerning the fleets of Pacific nations. The questions under investigation include: Are light carriers effective at power projection? Are frigates genuinely effective in modern naval warfare, or are they inferior to destroyers? Is the Taiwanese Navy disadvantaged through it's reliance on patrol boats? What is the quality of these Navies like? How well would these three nations be able to cooperate in a conflict? Find us...
Published 06/29/23
Published 06/29/23
Winston and David evaluate and compare the Navies of America and China (with some focus on other aspects of their respective military capabilities). Within the episode a myriad of questions are explored: How would the USN negate missile attacks from mainland China during a conflict? What would be the outcome of a prolonged naval war in the Pacific? What does the shipbuilding capacity of America and China mean for a possible future war? What does the future of naval warfare look like?  What is...
Published 06/25/23
In this first episode of Season 4 David and Winston discuss developments in the situation on the ground in Ukraine. This includes possibilities for a summer offensive as well as the current state of the conflict. The discussion expands to include the wider geopolitical situation and the countries from which both Russia and Ukraine are deriving their main support. Find us on: Website                Official website of David Murrin - Global Forecaster Twitter                 ...
Published 06/06/23
In this episode,  David and Winston briefly go over the changing situation of Ukraine as well as future predictions for that conflict. The main topic of discussion, however, is Taiwan and the possibilities of conflict in the Pacific Basin between it and China, as well as the political  consequences of such a conflict for the wider region. Finally, David and Winston examine the strengthening ties between China and Russia and the repercussions of this close relationship on the West. Find us...
Published 09/16/22
In the first episode  of the new season David and Winston pay a visit once more to the pressing topic of Ukraine. The situation on the ground in Ukraine at the time of publication is discussed, as is the position of President Putin in his political stronghold. David and Winston also go over the importance, and danger, of tactical nuclear weapons and their possible role in the future of the conflict. Find us on: Website                Official website of David Murrin - Global...
Published 08/30/22
David and Winston discuss the European response to the war with a special focus on the British response in the aftermath of Brexit. They move on to discuss recent developments in Ukraine as well as the nature of tank warfare on the modern battlefield. Find us on: Website                Official website of David Murrin - Global Forecaster Twitter                  @Globalforecastr Instagram            davidmurrinforecaster Youtube                David Murrin - YouTube If you have any...
Published 03/21/22
David and Winston are joined in this episode by Billy Franklin, an undergraduate student studying History and Russian who has very recently returned to the UK as a result of the Russo-Ukrainian War. He talks us through his views on the Russian population in this crisis, his experience with them and state control. David builds on this and discusses what is in store for Russia in the future and what it will take to stop war crimes being perpetrated. Find us on: Website                Official...
Published 03/05/22
David and Winston discuss Putin's Trap, the consequences of the war on Western Energy and what could have been done differently to avoid the war. Find us on: Website                Official website of David Murrin - Global Forecaster Twitter                  @Globalforecastr Instagram            davidmurrinforecaster Youtube                David Murrin - YouTube If you have any questions that you would like David to answer on the podcast, please email David through his website.  This...
Published 03/03/22
David and Winston  kickstart Season 3 by discussing the current Ukrainian War. David answers questions on the current military situation in Ukraine at the moment and what the military theatre will look like in the near future. David also forecasts the future of Europe and Russia based on the winning or losing of this conflict, painting two starkly different scenarios. Finally, David discusses the EU and the European response to the conflict. Find us on: Website                Official...
Published 03/01/22
David Murrin and Nigel Farage discuss the dangers of China and Russia, the decline of Empires and what is coming in the near future. Find us on: Website                Official website of David Murrin - Global Forecaster Twitter                  @Globalforecastr Instagram            davidmurrinforecaster Youtube                David Murrin - YouTube The link to the full video and interview is on David Murrin and Nigel Farage: What if Brexit is only the beginning for Britain? - YouTube. This...
Published 02/21/22
In this deep-dive interview with Boaz Shoshan, David elaborates on what the future holds for the UK and the world. Amid American decline, Chinese ascendancy, and a British resurgence, investors will face crisis and opportunity in equal measure. Find us on: Website                Official website of David Murrin - Global Forecaster Twitter                  @Globalforecastr Instagram            davidmurrinforecaster Youtube                David Murrin - YouTube Interview fully credited to...
Published 02/21/22
David Murrin is interviewed by Steve Yabsley on his own life and likes, including yachting and his time in Papua New Guinea. The conversation moves on to his famous Empire Cycle theory, the origin of the Pandemic, trade and Chinese expansion. Find us on: Website                Official website of David Murrin - Global Forecaster Twitter                  @Globalforecastr Instagram            davidmurrinforecaster Youtube                David Murrin - YouTube If you have any questions that...
Published 02/21/22
David and Winston are joined by Jayson Miller, host of the podcast Millers Military Moments,  to discuss Afghanistan. Areas explored include the success of the war, the withdrawal strategy, social improvements to Afghanistan and the dangers Afghanistan faces in the future from both internal and foreign powers.  Jayson Miller served in the US military for twenty years, all in Rotary Aviation, ending his service as a Blackhawk Crew Chief and mechanic. He served in Afghanistan on two tours,...
Published 07/28/21
David and Winston discuss another of David's fundamental theories, one that allows the prediction of warfare through a set of predefined events and signals. They examine how David developed his theory, what three factors determine polarisation and warfare, the difference between primary and secondary polarisation, the law of concentric competition and examples of this theory taking place in history and the modern world. Find us on: Website                Official website of David Murrin -...
Published 07/17/21
One of David’s key areas of expertise is financial markets, with his knowledge being built on decades of experience in trading and researching. In this short episode, David shares his observations on financial markets with special focus on debt dynamics, inflationary cycles and debt creation programmes in place around the world. Find us on: Website                Official website of David Murrin - Global Forecaster Twitter                  @Globalforecastr Instagram           ...
Published 07/17/21
David and Winston look at the opportunities coming up for nations in the Arctic as climate change takes hold and sea ice melts, examining especially Russia's hegemonic position in the region.  Find us on: Website                Official website of David Murrin - Global Forecaster Twitter                  @Globalforecastr Instagram            davidmurrinforecaster Youtube                David Murrin - YouTube If you have any questions that you would like David and Winston to answer on the...
Published 07/12/21
David, Tom Hennessy and Winston discuss the key themes behind the question of Covid-19 originating from a laboratory. The theories of it's origin are explored, followed by an examination of the WHO's reliability in answering this question. The debate is rounded off by a thorough appraisal of the much-debated allegations over a Chinese cover-up of the initial outbreak. Tom Hennessy is a Durham University History graduate, amateur philosopher and avid mountain climber. He joins us from...
Published 07/06/21
David and Winston examine the government's approach to defence in the 2020 review. This includes streamlining the military, serious failings in the review and who really is the biggest threat to defence, as well as the possibility of space warfare. Africa's resources being tapped crops up and a few metaphors manage to squeeze in here and there.  Instagram: davidmurrinforecaster Website: www.davidmurrin.co.uk Twitter: GlobalForecastr
Published 06/30/21
David and Winston discuss David's most recent publication exploring World War Three. It has it's roots in reality, using real weapons, placements and units with accurate deployment zones.  David, in essence, paints a likely scenario for the outbreak, course and outcome of a coming war as well as the geopolitical road to conflict.  Instagram: davidmurrinforecaster Website: www.davidmurrin.co.uk Twitter: GlobalForecastr
Published 06/20/21
Winston compares David's 5 Stages of Empire to other contemporary historians views' to see if it can stand up to the challenge. 
Published 05/31/21
David and Winston discuss the 5 Stages of Empire, one of David's most fundamental theories that acts as a roadmap for nations.
Published 05/31/21
David and Winston explore Russia's government, military and the DNA of it's people.
Published 01/10/21
David and Winston explore China's military ambition, it's signs and the threat it poses. 
Published 01/09/21
David and Winston explore aspects of China's society, economy and government, taking a special look at President Xi himself. 
Published 01/04/21